Remember Ranu Mondal, the lady who went viral for belting out Lata Mangeshkar’s evergreen track Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai at a railway station? Well, there’s some great news--she’s finally gotten her big break! Singer and music director Himesh Reshammiya has signed her to sing for his next film, Happy, Hardy and Heer.

Destiny’s child

The internet has made many a person an overnight sensation--some deserving, and some… questionable! However, when Ranu was discovered by fluke, at the Ranaghat railway station in West Bengal, her becoming an internet sensation felt justified, and something that was destined to happen. Soon after, she was given a makeover and was interviewed by several media houses, and also promised participation in singing reality shows.

Himesh steps up to give her a well-deserved break

Recently, Himesh was introduced to Rani through her appearance on a dance reality show that welcomed the singer to perform. After learning about her and hearing her sing live, Himesh, who is a judge on the platform, was blown away by her raw talent, which he called “a God given gift.”

Seeing no reason why he shouldn't help her showcase her skills to the world, he decided to sign Ranu for his next film, a romantic comedy. Speaking to a leading daily, he said: "Salman (Khan) bhai's father Salim uncle once advised me that whenever in life I come across a talented person, I should never let that person go and keep him/her close to me. He advised me to help that person grow his/her talent.”

Himesh meets Ranu and she records her first song

After Himesh met Ranu in person, he was convinced that she had all it takes to be a playback singer. Sharing a video of her at the recording studio he wrote: “Today, I met Ranuji and I feel that she is blessed with divinity. Her singing was mesmerising and I could not stop myself from offering her the best I could. She has a god's gift which needs to be shared with the world and by singing in my upcoming movie, ‘Happy Hardy and Heer', I think I will help her voice reach everyone.”

The very first song that Ranu will record for Himesh’s project is titled Teri Meri Kahani. Speaking about how quick she is on the uptake, he said: “Ranu learnt the tune on the sets live and she will record the track immediately in a day or two.”

Taking to Instagram, he shared a teaser from recording session and captioned it: “Recorded teri meri kahani my new song from happy hardy and heer with the very talented ranu mondal who has a divine voice , all your our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them, a positive attitude can really make dreams come true , thanks for all your love and support.”